Rev Manual AP H The Reading List of 63 Books August 2004

"THE READING LIST" - A Core Self-Study Course in Theological Studies - 55 KEY BOOKS
BIBLICAL STUDIES & SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY

PART Biblical Studies 100
103 The Bible as a
PHILOSOPHY, COMMUNICATION & CONTEMPORARY STUDIES

Apologetics 300
374 Does God Believe in Atheists?: 1-9 J. Blanchard, EP, 2000, 650pp [Pt 1] 405 The Islamic Threat: Myth or Reality?: Johm L Esposito, Oxford, 1999, 328pp 550 God's Mission: Healing the Nations: D.Burnett, MARC, 1986, 230pp
CHURCH HISTORY
Missiology 550 Church History 600 Historical Theology 690
OT 120
NT 160
Christian Doctrine 200

200 Who Needs Theology?: S.J.Grenz / R.E.Olson, IVP, 1996, 150pp
Contemp. Studies 400
Islam 450
Communication 500
Homiletics 520
DISCIPLESHIP Whole: Course (Part 1) S. Travis, BRF , 1994,

280pp
115 Papyrus,
DISCIPLESHIP Parchment & Print: H.K. Moulton, Course (Part 2) Lutterworth, 1967,
77pp 117 How to Read
123 The Message of the O.T: H.E. Ellison, Paternoster, 1969, 94pp [O.T. Books] 163 Men with a Message: J.Stott, ELT, 1994, 158pp [N.T. Books] 122.9 Making Sense of the O.T: T. Longman, Baker, 1998, 154pp 374 Does God Believe in 210 Knowing God: J.I.Packer, H & S, 1984, Atheists?: 10-17 J. Blanchard, EP, 314pp 2000, 650pp [Pt 2] 280 Christ Our Saviour: Alan P. F. Sell, Ragged Edge, 2001, 114pp 164.4 The Divine Conspiracy *: D.Willard, Fount, 1998, 468pp [The Sermon on the M.] 171 The Message of Romans: J.Stott, IVP, 1994, 432pp 367 The Case for Christ: L.Strobel, Zondervan, 1998, 297pp 356 Why Evil?: John James, Penguin, 1960, 123pp
600 The Story of the Church: A.M.Renwick / A.M. Harmon, IVP, 1985, 267pp
DISCIPLESHIP the Bible For All Its Worth: Course (Part 3) D.Stewart / G.Fee, SU,
1993, 265pp
210 God Our Father: Alan P. F. Sell, Ragged Edge, 2000, 114pp
MINISTRY Course (Part 1)
520 I Believe in Preaching: J.Stott, H & S, 1982, 351pp 450 Islam - A Very Short Introduction: M.Ruthven, Oxford, 2000, 162pp 500 Creating Understanding: D.K.Smith, Zondervan, 1992, 382pp 522 Expository Preaching: H.W.Robinson, IVP, 1997, 230pp 553 Christian Mission in the Modern World: J.Stott, Kingsway, 1986, 128pp
600.3 History of Christianity: Lion Handbook, Lion, 1977, 640pp [Pt 1]
LEADERSHIP Course (Part 1)
280 The Spirit Our Life: Alan P. F. Sell, Ragged Edge, 2002, 114pp 374 Does God Believe in Atheists?: 18-24 J. Blanchard, EP, 2000, 650pp [Pt 3] 434.2 The 459 Cross & Uniqueness of Jesus: Crescent: C.Chapman, C.Wright, Monarch, IVP, 1995, 346pp 1997, 186pp 681 Mountain Rain (Biography of James Fraser): Eileen Crossman, OMF , 1985,246pp 589.3 Missionary Conspiracy: V.Mangalwadi, Paternoster, 1998, 320pp
691 Christian Thought: A.Lane, Lion, 1984, 239pp
521.5 Spirit Empowered Preaching: A.Azurdia, Christian Focus, 1998
696.1 The Scandal of the Evangelical Mind: Mark A.Noll, IVP, 1995, 274pp
151.5 Enter His Courts with Praise: A.E. Hill, Baker, 1993, 335pp [Worship]
270 The Cross of Christ: J.Stott, IVP, 1989, 340pp
Equivalent to studying one book a fortnight over a three-year period

PRACTICAL & PASTORAL THEOLOGY
Discipleship 700
712 We Would See Jesus: R & R Hession, CLC , 1997, 148pp
(3x3x12 x 5-day wks) Av. No.
KEY:
S: Selected chapters
Ethics 720
Education 730
750 Learn How to Study *: D.Rowntree, Warner Books, 1998, 243pp
Pastoral Care 800
Revival 820
Leadership 840
Pt 1: !st half of book Reading pages per Pt 2: 2nd half of book Material day Note: Reading/study rate doubled < Progressive Classification No.
5 books 1071pp
18
THIS LIST
contains titles of books that will introduce the reader to AVAILABILITY
713.5 The Pursuit of 722 Effective Holiness: Christian Living: J.Bridges, Paternoster, 1999, J. Selfridge, Christian 192pp Focus, 1994, 176pp
7 books 1223pp
20
While most titles have been published quite recently (1990 or later), some a
710 Discipleship: D.Watson, Hodder, 1981, 287pp 727.3 Leadership is an 712.4 The Call: Os Art *: Max Guinness, Paternoster, 2001 , DePree, Dell, 1990, 249pp 148pp [Work Ethics / Leadership] 718.8 Christian Giving: V.S.Azariah, Lutterworth, 1954, 96pp 720.9 From Christ to the World: W.G.Boulton, et alia, Eerdmans, 1994, 542pp [S] [Ethics]
773 I Want to be a Christian: J.I.Packer, Kingsway, 1977, 249pp
6 books 1196pp
20
LEVELS OF STUDY
844 A Passion for Faithfulness: J.I.Packer, H&S, 1995, 224pp 6 books 1446pp 24
8 books 1532pp
INTER-ACTIVE METHOD of STUDY

26
Each book may be studied by analyzing (and taking notes on) each chapter as follows: CHAPTER TITLE . SUBJECT KEY POINTS (note up to 6 maximum for each question) What significant FACTS are given
712.5 Born for Battle: R.A.Matthews, OMF, 1981, 182pp . [Alt. Title>]
712.8 Overcoming the Dominion of Darkness: Gary. D Kinnaman, IVP, 1992, 220pp
839 Let No Man 800 Skilful Shepherds *: Deceive You: D.Tidball, IVP, 1997, Sue Wallace, New Wine, 368pp [Pastoral Theology] 1986, 123pp
7 books 1652pp
28
714 Loving God: C.Colson, Zondervan, 1983, 255pp
816.2 God Does Heal 822.1 I Will Pour out Today: R.Dickinson, My Spirit: R.E.Davies, Paternoster, 1995, 343pp Monarch, 1992, 288pp
840 Relational Leadership *: W.C.Wright, Paternoster, 2000, 216pp
7 books 1923pp
32
719.4 Gifts Differing* : I.Myers Briggs,
725 God's World: K. Gnanakan, SPCK, 1999, 176 [Environmental Theology]
804 The Effective Pastor *: P.White, Christian Focus , 1998, 260pp
8 books 2088pp
35
INSIGHTS GAINED What new understandings have been gained?
719.1 Boundaries When to Say Yes, When to Say No *: H.Cloud / J.Townsend, Zondervan, 1992, 304pp
* Book worth detailed study
803 Spiritual Leadership *: J. Oswald Sanders, Moody , 1994, 160pp
842.2 Dying for Change *: L.Anderson, Bethany House, 1990, 208pp
8 books 2199pp
37
List some examples EVALUATION
CLASS NUMBERS
1 100 200 200 103 115 117 123 3 163 552 521.5 356 300 374 400 500
4 270 112.9 500 5 164.4 210 367 6 171 434.2 553
151.5 7 & 8 thesis terms 9
459
589.3
600
700 750 713
800
600
773
844 718.8 600.3 710
691
712.8
714 600.3 800
719.1 720.9 816.2 840 725 804
THE READING LIST - A Core Self-Study Course in Theological Studies

BIBLICAL STUDIES & SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY Biblical Studies TERM DISCIPLESHIP Course (Term 1) DISCIPLESHIP Course (Term 2) DISCIPLESHIP Course (Term 3) MINISTRY Course (Term 1) MINISTRY Course (Term 2) MINISTRY Course (Term 3) LEADERSHIP Course (Term 1) LEADERSHIP Course (Term 2) LEADERSHIP Course (Term 3)
SEMINARY COURSE
SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY 160

THE LIST
100
THE LIST
OT
SEMINARY COURSE
120
THE LIST
NT
SEMINARY COURSE 162; 162.8; 163; 170 Introduction to the NT NT 1
Christian Doctrine
SEMINARY COURSE 200 Introduction to Theology Doc 1 210 God - Heaven & Earth - Revelation Doc 2
200
THE LIST 200 Who Needs Theology?
122; 122.9 Making Sense of 103 Introduction to the Bible 103 The Bible as the OT BS 1 a Whole OT 1 125 Genesis: origins & a 115 Papyrus, theological under-standing Parchment & Print of history OT 2 126 Exodus: redemption & 117 How to God's presence in Israel's Study the Bible history OT 3 134 1 & 2 Samuel: God works despite frail human leaders OT 4 156.1 Ezra-Nehemiah: restoration through faithful leaders OT 5 153 Job: why do the good suffer evil? OT 6 151; 830 Psalms: hymn / prayer book of the believer OT 7 137 Isaiah: the Gospel in OT form OT 8 140 Hosea & Amos: God's 151.5 Enter His love & demand for right Courts with Praise living OT 9 [Worship]
115 Origin of Scripture BS 1
123 The Message of 164.2 Matthew: the life & the O.T. [O.T. teaching of Christ NT 2 Books] 164.3 John: the person & purpose of Jesus NT 3 169 Acts: history of the 122.9 Making Sense Early Church of the O.T. NT 4 171 Romans: the essence of Christian faith & practice NT 5 174 Galatians: the Gospel's heart: saved by faith alone NT 6 175 Ephesians: the nature 164.4 The Divine of salvation & spiritual Conspiracy [The warfare NT 7 Sermon on the M.] 180 Pastoral Epistles: 171 The Message of discipline, fellowship, going Romans on, authority NT 8 186 Hebrews: apologetics for OT readers NT 9
114 Bible Background; evidence for the Bible's reliability? BS 2 112 Understanding the Land of the Bible BS 3 117 Hermeneutics BS 4
163 Men with a 240 Jesus Christ - End Message [N.T. Times - Humanity Books] Redemption Doc 3 280 The Holy Spirit The Church Doc 4 250; 197 Revelation: Heavenly reality: Jesus reigns; last days NT 10
205 Bible Doctrine [Pt 1]
210 Knowing God
109.1 Biblical Languages: Hebrew BS 5
205 Bible Doctrine [Pt 2]
109.3 Biblical Languages: Greek BS 6
270 The Cross of Christ
PHILOSOPHY, COMMUNICATION & CONTEMPORARY STUDIES Apologetics

SEMINARY COURSE
CHURCH HISTORY Communication

SEMINARY COURSE 510 Principles of Communication; Using PA systems; projecting the voice Com 1
300
THE LIST
Contemporary Studies
SEMINARY COURSE 400; 415; 430 Contemp. Issues & Theology; Interchurch & Inter-faith Issues CS 1 412.1 Women's Studies CS 2
400
THE LIST
500
THE LIST
Missiology SEMINARY COURSE 540 Biblical Faith Sharing & Practice EM 1 551; 557 Mission: Theology, History & Calling EM 2 555; 570; 580 Culture in Mission: Strategy & Local Models EM 3
550
THE LIST
Church History
SEMINARY COURSE 600 Introduction to Church History: 1-1500 CH 1
600
THE LIST
374 Does God 350 Philosophical Theology Believe in Apo 1 Atheists?
360 Apologetics Apo 2
520 Preaching: Expository 405 America's & Other Kinds of Preaching Last Call Com 2 524 Holiletics: Craft and Practice of Preaching Com 3 520 I Believe in Preaching
550 God's Mission: Healing the Nations
610; 615 Church history: 600 The Story of 1500-2000 the Church CH 2 620 The Church in Asia & Pakistan CH 3 600.3 History of Christianity [Pt 1]
356 Why Evil?
450 Islamics CS 3 490 Contextual Theology: Relevancy to Local Culture CS 4
374 Does God Believe in Atheists?
500 Creating Understanding
553 Christian Mission in the Modern World
367 The Case for Christ
520 Expository Preaching
600.3 History of Christianity [Pt 2]
434.2 The Uniqueness of Jesus 374 Does God Believe in Atheists? 459 Cross & Crescent 521.5 Spirit Empowered Preaching 589.3 Missionary Conspiracy 681 Mountain Rain
HISTORICAL THEOLOGY Historical theology

SEMINARY COURSE 692 Doctrinal Developments in four Periods HTh 1
PRACTICAL THEOLOGY 690

THE LIST
Discipleship
SEMINARY COURSE 710 Discipleship: Conversion, Guidance, Spiritual Warfare PrTh 1
700
THE LIST 712 We Would See Jesus
Ethics
SEMINARY COURSE 720.2 Biblical Principles CEth 1
720
THE LIST
Education
SEMINARY COURSE
730
THE LIST
Christian Education
SEMINARY COURSE 774 Teaching in the Congregation CE 1
770
THE LIST
731; 740 Principles of 750 Learn Learning, Logical thinking How to Study Ed 1
693 Formularies & Creeds HTh 2
714; 715 Spiritual 721, 723.3 Moral Formation: Holiness, Means 710 Discipleship Theology CEth 2 of Grace PrTh 2 718 Christan Service: 714.3 Pilgrim's Spiritual Gifts, Giving, Use of Progress Time PrTh 3 719 Psychology of Self PrTh 4 725 Environmental Theology CEth 3
722 Christian Character
750 Study methods Ed 2
778 Congregational Training CE 2
754 Writing Essays & Theses Ed 3 727.3 Leadership as an Art 720.9 From Christ to the World [Ethics] 712.8 Overcom-ing the Domain of Darkness 766 Urdu grammar Ed 4
786 Theological Educ-ation: 773 I Want to Understanding, Knowing, be a Christian Being, Doing ThE 1
726 Social Theology: 713.5 The Pursuit Poer, Social & Global of Holiness Issues CEth 4 718.8 Christian Giving 729 Community Development CEth 5
767 Functional English Ed 5
712.5 Born for Battle
691 Christian Thought
714 Loving God
719.4 Gifts Differeing
725 God's World
719.1 Boundaries
PASTORAL THEOLOGY Pastoral Care

SEMINARY COURSE 803; 806 The Pastor: Gifts, Character, Roles PaTh 1 809 Psychology of Pastoral Care PaTh 2 810; 814 Care of Individuals: Responsibilities PaTh 3
USING THE LIST

< Reading/study rate doubled in 3 yrs < Progressive Classification No.
THIS LIST contains titles of books that will introduce the reader to the main areas of basic theological studies over a 9 term period. Catalogue numbering follows "A Progressive Classification" (2001 Ed.) While most titles have been published quite recently (1990 or later), some are older classics, obtainable only in theological libraries and 2nd-hand book-shops. Note : All titles can be found in the Library of Gujranwala Theological Seminary, Pakistan.
800
THE LIST
Revival & Worship

SEMINARY COURSE 822.1; 829 Revival: History, Theology & Marks RR 1 825; 829.1 Personal Renewal RR 2
820
THE LIST
Leadership
SEMINARY COURSE 836-8; 843-4 Equipping, Disciplining, Managing Change; Team Work CO 1 840.1 Relational Leadership; Jesus as Leader CO 2 841-2; 845-6 Leading a Congregation CO 3 860 Administration, Finances, Maintenance Org 1
840
THE LIST
Reading Material
pages per day
5 books 1001pp
18
7 books 1188pp
20
831; 813.4 Public Worship: Historical, Uni-versal, For Worship see OT 7 Cultural & Psy-chologcal Wor 1 832 Biblical Patterns, Essentials, Word & Sacrament Wor 2 834 Liturgy & Conduct of Worship Wor 3 839 Let No Man deceive
6 books 1359pp
20
844 A Passion for Faithfulness
6 books 1389pp
24
LEVELS OF STUDY 1st Year: DISCIPLESHIP course. This lays a basis for future study. 2nd Year: MINISTRY course. Prepares for local ministry in a congregation . 3rd Year: LEADERSHIP course. For potential church leaders INTER-ACTIVE METHOD of STUDY Each book may be studied by analyzing (and taking notes on) each chapter as follows: CHAPTER TITLE . SUBJECT (What is the chapter about?) KEY POINTS (up to 6 for each question Q) What significant FACTS are given? - What EVENTS described? - What IDEAS presented? - What ISSUES raised? INSIGHTS GAINED What new understandings have been gained? - What previous mis-understandings are now clarified? APPLICATION Are there any ways in which the lessons of the chapter apply to us today?
864 Legalities, Church Courts, Institutions Org 2 873; 881-6 Church, Denomination, Sect or Cult? Polity Den 1
8 books 1565pp
26
800 Skilful Shepherds
831.6 Church Music Wor 4
6 books 1651pp
28
816.2 God Does Heal Today
840 Relational Leadership
6 books 1707pp
32
804 The Effective Pastor 803 Spiritual Leadership
822.1 I Will Pour out My Spirit 842.2 Dying for Change
7 books 1954pp 8 books 2259pp
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THE READING LIST - A Core Self-Study Course in Theological Studies - 43 KEY BOOKS
TERM Biblical Studies 100
103 The Bible as a Whole: S. Travis, BRF , 1994, 280pp

Apologetics 300 Compar. Rel. 400 Islam 450 Communication 500 Homiletics 520 Missiology 550
OT 120
NT 160

1
117 How to Read the Bible For All Its Worth: D.Stewart / G.Fee, SU, 1993, 265pp 115 Papyrus, Parchment & Print: H.K. Moulton, Lutterworth, 1967, 77pp 122.9 Making Sense of the O.T: T. Longman, Baker, 1998, 154pp 123 The Message of the O.T: H.E. Ellison, Paternoster, 1969, 94pp [O.T. Books] 163 Men with a Message: J.Stott, ELT, 1994, 158pp [N.T. Books]
550 God's Mission: Healing the Nations: D.Burnett, MARC, 1986, 230pp
205 Bible Doctrine: W.Grudem, IVP, 1999, 528pp [Pt 1] 500 Creating Understanding: D.K.Smith, Zondervan, 1992, 382pp
210 Knowing God: J.I.Packer, H & S, 1984, 314pp 367 The Case 164.4 The Divine 205 Bible Doctrine: for Christ: Conspiracy: D.Willard, L.Strobel, W.Grudem, IVP, Fount, 1998, 468pp 1999, 528pp [Pt 2] Zondervan, 1998, [The Sermon on the M.] 297pp 171 The Message of Romans: J.Stott, IVP, 1994, 432pp 434.2 The Uniqueness of Jesus: C.Wright, Monarch, 1997, 186pp
520 I Believe in Preaching: J.Stott, H & S, 1982, 351pp 553 Christian Mission in the Modern World: J.Stott, Kingsway, 1986, 128pp 522 Expository Preaching: H.W.Robinson, IVP, 1997, 230pp
6 7&8 THESIS
459 Cross & Crescent: C.Chapman, IVP, 1995, 346pp
589.3 Missionary Conspiracy: V.Mangalwadi, Paternoster, 1998, 320pp
CHURCH HISTORY
Church History 600 Historical theology 690 Discipleship 700
713 Christian Character: S.Neill, USCL, 1955, 92pp

Ethics 720 Education 730
750 Learn How to Study: D.Rowntree, Warner Books, 1998, 243pp
Pastoral Care 800
Revival 820
Leadership 840
Pt 1: !st half of book Pt 2: 2nd half of book < Progressive Classification No.
This List provides titles for introductory reading through a wide range of basic theological studies over a 7 term period.
710 Discipleship: D.Watson, Hodder, 1981, 287pp 773 I Want to be a Christian: J.I.Packer, Kingsway, 1977, 249pp
While most titles have been published recently, some are old classics, obtainable only in theological libraries and 2nd-hand book-shops. 844 A Passion for Faithfulness: J.I.Packer, H&S, 1995, 224pp
718.8 Christian Giving: V.S.Azariah, Lutterworth, 1954, 96pp
METHOD of STUDY
Each book may be studied by analyzing each chapter as follows:
713.5 The Pursuit of Holiness: J.Bridges, Paternoster, 1999, 192pp 800 Skilful Shepherds: D.Tidball, IVP, 1997, 368pp [Pastoral Theology] 720.9 From Christ to the World: W.G.Boulton, et alia, Eerdmans, 1994, 542pp [S] [Ethics] 816.2 God Does Heal Today: R.Dickinson, Paternoster, 1995, 343pp 822.1 I Will Pour out My Spirit: R.E.Davies, Monarch, 1992, 288pp
CHAPTER TITLE . SUBJECT What the chapter is about KEY POINTS Significant FACTS given - EVENTS described - IDEAS presented ISSUES raised
712.5 Born for Battle: R.A.Matthews, OMF, 1981, 182pp
INSIGHTS GAINED New understandings gained - previous understandings clarified
719.1 Boundaries When to Say Yes, When to Say No: H.Cloud / J.Townsend, Zondervan, 1992, 304pp
725 God's World: K. Gnanakan, SPCK, 1999 [Environmental Theology]
804 The Effective Pastor: P.White, Christian Focus , 1998, 260pp
840 Relational Leadership: W.C.Wright, Paternoster, 2000, 216pp
APPLICATION Any ways in which the lessons of the chapter apply to us today
"THE READING LIST" - A Core Self-Study Course in Theological Studies - 55 KEY BOOKS
103 The Bible as a

Apologetics 300
374 Does God Believe in Atheists?: 1-9 J. Blanchard, EP, 2000, 650pp [Pt 1] 405 The Islamic Threat: Myth or Reality?: Johm L Esposito, Oxford, 1999, 328pp 550 God's Mission: Healing the Nations: D.Burnett, MARC, 1986, 230pp
CHURCH HISTORY
Missiology 550 Church History 600 Historical Theology 690
OT 120
NT 160

Islam 450
Communication 500
Homiletics 520
DISCIPLESHIP Whole: Course (Part 1) S. Travis, BRF , 1994,

280pp
115 Papyrus,
DISCIPLESHIP Parchment & Print: H.K. Moulton, Course (Part 2) Lutterworth, 1967,
77pp 117 How to Read
123 The Message of the O.T: H.E. Ellison, Paternoster, 1969, 94pp [O.T. Books] 163 Men with a Message: J.Stott, ELT, 1994, 158pp [N.T. Books] 356 Why Evil?: John James, Penguin, 1960, 123pp
DISCIPLESHIP the Bible For All Its Worth: Course (Part 3) D.Stewart / G.Fee, SU,
1993, 265pp 122.9 Making Sense of the O.T: T. Longman, Baker, 1998, 154pp
210 God Our Father: Alan P. F. Sell, Ragged Edge, 2000, 114pp
520 I Believe in Preaching: J.Stott, H & S, 1982, 351pp 374 Does God Believe in 210 Knowing God: J.I.Packer, H & S, 1984, Atheists?: 10-17 J. Blanchard, EP, 314pp 2000, 650pp [Pt 2] 280 Christ Our Saviour: Alan P. F. Sell, Ragged Edge, 2001, 114pp 164.4 The Divine Conspiracy *: D.Willard, Fount, 1998, 468pp [The Sermon on the M.] 171 The Message of Romans: J.Stott, IVP, 1994, 432pp 367 The Case for Christ: L.Strobel, Zondervan, 1998, 297pp 500 Creating Understanding: D.K.Smith, Zondervan, 1992, 382pp 522 Expository Preaching: H.W.Robinson, IVP, 1997, 230pp 553 Christian Mission in the Modern World: J.Stott, Kingsway, 1986, 128pp
450 Islam - A Very Short Introduction: M.Ruthven, Oxford, 2000, 162pp
280 The Spirit Our Life: Alan P. F. Sell, Ragged Edge, 2002, 114pp 374 Does God Believe in Atheists?: 18-24 J. Blanchard, EP, 2000, 650pp [Pt 3] 434.2 The 459 Cross & Uniqueness of Jesus: Crescent: C.Chapman, C.Wright, Monarch, IVP, 1995, 346pp 1997, 186pp 681 Mountain Rain (Biography of James Fraser): Eileen Crossman, OMF , 1985,246pp 589.3 Missionary Conspiracy: V.Mangalwadi, Paternoster, 1998, 320pp
Equivalent to studying one book a fortnight over a three-year period

Discipleship 700
712 We Would See Jesus: R & R Hession, CLC , 1997, 148pp
KEY:
Ethics 720
Education 730
Pastoral Care 800
Revival 820
Leadership 840
Pt 1: !st half of book Reading pages per Pt 2: 2nd half of book Material day Note: Reading/study rate doubled in 3 yrs < Progressive Classification No.
THIS LIST
5 books 1071pp 18
contains titles of books that will introduce the reader to the main areas of basic theological studies over a 9 "term" period.
Catalogue numbering follows "A Progressive Classification" (2002 Ed.)
713.5 The Pursuit of 722 Effective Holiness: Christian Living: J.Bridges, Paternoster, 1999, J. Selfridge, Christian 192pp Focus, 1994, 176pp
AVAILABILITY
7 books 1223pp
20
While most titles have been published quite recently (1990 or later), some are older classics, obtainable only from theological libraries or 2nd-hand book-shops in the West. Note : All titles can be found in the Library of Gujranwala Theological Seminary, Pakistan.
710 Discipleship: D.Watson, Hodder, 1981, 287pp
6 books 1196pp
LEVELS OF STUDY
20
1st Year: DISCIPLESHIP course. (3640 pages)

This lays a basis for future study.
727.3 Leadership is an 712.4 The Call: Os Art *: Max Guinness, Paternoster, 2001 , DePree, Dell, 1990, 249pp 148pp [Work Ethics / Leadership] 720.9 From Christ to the World: W.G.Boulton, et alia, Eerdmans, 1994, 542pp [S] [Ethics]
844 A Passion for Faithfulness: J.I.Packer, H&S, 1995, 224pp
6 books 1446pp
24
2nd Year: MINISTRY course. (4784 pages) Prepares for local ministry in a congregation . 3rd Year: LEADERSHIP course. (6096 pages)
For potential church leaders
8 books 1532pp

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Each book may be studied by analyzing (and taking notes on) each chapter as follows: CHAPTER TITLE . SUBJECT (What is the chapter about?) KEY POINTS (note up to 6 maximum for each question) What significant FACTS are given? - What EVENTS described? What IDEAS presented? - What ISSUES raised? INSIGHTS GAINED What new understandings have been gained? What previous mis-understandings are now clarified? APPLICATION Are there any ways in which the lessons of the chapter apply to us today? List some examples EVALUATION (after completing the whole book) Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why? / Why not?
839 Let No Man 800 Skilful Shepherds *: Deceive You: D.Tidball, IVP, 1997, Sue Wallace, New Wine, 368pp [Pastoral Theology] 1986, 123pp
7 books 1652pp
28
7 books 1923pp
32
8 books 2088pp
35
* Book worth detailed study
803 Spiritual Leadership *: J. Oswald Sanders, Moody , 1994, 160pp
8 books 2199pp
37
"THE READING LIST" Biblical Studies 100

103 The Bible as a Whole: S. Travis, BRF , 1994, 280pp 115 Papyrus, Parchment & Print: H.K. Moulton, Lutterworth, 1967, 77pp 117 How to Read the Bible For All Its Worth: D.Stewart / G.Fee, SU, 1993, 265pp 122.9 Making Sense of the O.T: T. Longman, Baker, 1998, 154pp 123 The Message of the O.T: H.E. Ellison, Paternoster, 1969, 94pp [O.T. Books]
A Core Self-Study Course in Theo

NT 160 Christian Doctrine 200

TERM OT 120
DISCIPLESHIP Course (Term 1)
163 Men with a Message: J.Stott, ELT, 1994, 158pp [N.T. Books]
205 Bible Doctrine: W.Grudem, IVP, 1999, 528pp [Pt 1]
MINISTRY Course (Term 1)
210 Knowing God: J.I.Packer, H & S, 1984, 314pp
205 Bible Doctrine: W.Grudem, IVP, 1999, 528pp [Pt 2]
LEADERSHIP Course (Term 1)
164.4 The Divine Conspiracy *: D.Willard, Fount, 1998, 468pp [The Sermon on the M.]
171 The Message of Romans: J.Stott, IVP, 1994, 432pp
e Self-Study Course in Theological Studies - 55 KEY BOOKS

Apologetics 300
374 Does God Believe in Atheists?: 1-9 J. Blanchard, EP, 2000, 650pp [Pt 1] 405 America's Last Call: David Wilkerson, WT Publications, 1998, 141pp 356 Why Evil?: John James, Penguin, 1960, 123pp 550 God's Mission: Healing the Nations: D.Burnett, MARC, 1986, 230pp
Comtemp. Studies 400
Islam 450
Communication 500
Homiletics 520
Missiology 550
520 I Believe in Preaching: J.Stott, H & S, 1982, 351pp
374 Does God Believe in Atheists?: 10-17 J. Blanchard, EP, 2000, 650pp [Pt 2] 367 The Case for Christ: L.Strobel, Zondervan, 1998, 297pp 434.2 The Uniqueness of Jesus: C.Wright, Monarch, 1997, 186pp 374 Does God Believe in Atheists?: 18-24 J. Blanchard, EP, 2000, 650pp [Pt 3]
500 Creating Understanding: D.K.Smith, Zondervan, 1992, 382pp
522 Expository Preaching: H.W.Robinson, IVP, 1997, 230pp
553 Christian Mission in the Modern World: J.Stott, Kingsway, 1986, 128pp
459 Cross & Crescent: C.Chapman, IVP, 1995, 346pp
589.3 Missionary Conspiracy: V.Mangalwadi, Paternoster, 1998, 320pp
Completed by studying one book a fortnight over a three

CHURCH HISTORY
Church History 600 Historical theology 690 Discipleship 700
712 We Would See Jesus: R & R Hession, CLC , 1997, 148pp 600 The Story of the Church: A.M.Renwick / A.M. Harmon, IVP, 1985, 267pp

Ethics 720 Education 730
Pastoral Care 800
722 Christian Character: S.Neill, USCL, 1955, 92pp
714.3 Pilgrim's Progress: John Bunyan, Banner of Truth, 1977, 150?pp 727.3 Leadership is an Art *: Max DePree, Dell, 1990, 148pp [Work Ethics / Leadership]
713.5 The Pursuit of Holiness: J.Bridges, Paternoster, 1999, 192pp
720.9 From Christ to the World: W.G.Boulton, et alia, Eerdmans, 1994, 542pp [S] [Ethics] 800 Skilful Shepherds *: D.Tidball, IVP, 1997, 368pp [Pastoral Theology] 816.2 God Does Heal Today: R.Dickinson, Paternoster, 1995, 343pp
712.8 Overcoming 712.5 Born for Battle: the Dominion of R.A.Matthews, OMF, 1981, Darkness: 182pp . Gary. D Kinnaman, [Alt. Title>] IVP, 1992, 220pp
691 Christian Thought: 714 Loving God: A.Lane, Lion, 1984, C.Colson, Zondervan, 239pp 1983, 255pp
681 Mountain Rain (Biography of James Fraser): Eileen Crossman, OMF , 1985,246pp
803 Spiritual Leadership *: J. Oswald Sanders, * Book worth detailed Moody, 1994, 160pp study
tnight over a three-year period (3x3x12 x 5-day wks)

Av. No.
ORAL THEOLOGY
Revival 820 Leadership 840
Pt 1: !st half of book Reading pages per Pt 2: 2nd half of book Material day < Reading/study rate doubled in 3 yrs < Progressive Classification No.
THIS LIST
5 books 1071pp 18
7 books 1223pp
20
contains titles of books that will introduce the reader to the main areas of basic theological studies over a 9 term period. Catalogue numbering follows "A Progressive Classification" (2001 Ed.) While most titles have been published quite recently (1990 or later), some are older classics, obtainable only in theological libraries and 2nd-hand book-shops. Note : All titles can be found in the Library of Gujranwala Theological Seminary, Pakistan.
6 books 1196pp
LEVELS OF STUDY
20
1st Year: DISCIPLESHIP course.

2nd Year: MINISTRY course.

844 A Passion for Faithfulness: J.I.Packer, H&S, 1995, 224pp 6 books 1446pp
Prepares for local ministry in a congregation .

24
3rd Year: LEADERSHIP course.

Suitable for potential church leaders
839 Let No Man Deceive You: Sue Wallace, New Wine, 1986, 123pp
8 books 1532pp

26
Each book may be studied by analyzing (and taking notes on) each chapter as follows: CHAPTER TITLE . SUBJECT (What is the chapter about?) KEY POINTS (Up to 6 for each Q) What significant FACTS are given? - What EVENTS described? - What IDEAS presented? - What ISSUES raised? INSIGHTS GAINED What new understandings have been gained? - What previous mis-understandings are now clarified? APPLICATION Are there any ways in which the lessons of the chapter apply to us today?
7 books 1652pp
28
840 Relational Leadership *: W.C.Wright, Paternoster, 2000, 216pp 822.1 I Will Pour out My Spirit: R.E.Davies, Monarch, 1992, 288pp
7 books 1923pp
32
8 books 2088pp
35
8 books 2259pp
39
Curriculum Manual
Appendix H
58
"THE READING LIST" - A Core Self-Study Course in Theological Studies - 63 KEY BOOKS (60 to be studied - 3 pairs of alternatives)
103 The Bible as a Whole: S. Travis, BRF , 1994, 280pp

Apologetics 300
374 Does God Believe in Atheists?: 1-9 J. Blanchard, EP, 2000, 650pp [Pt 1]
CHURCH HISTORY
Missiology 550 Church History Historical Theology 600 690
OT 120
NT 160
164.7 Who Moved the Stone?: F. Morison, Faber, 1948. 192pp

458.7 The Blood of the Moon: G. Grant, Nelson, 2001, 195pp
Islam 450
Communication 500
Homiletics 520
DISCIPLESHIP Course (Part 1)

123 The Message of the O.T: H.E. Ellison, Paternoster, 1969, 94pp [O.T. Books] 151.5 Enter His Courts with Praise: A.E. Hill, Baker, 1993, 335pp [Worship] 163 Men with a Message: J.Stott, ELT, 1994, 158pp [N.T. Books]
200 Who Needs Theology?: S.J.Grenz / R.E.Olson, IVP, 1996, 150pp 117 How to Read the Bible For All Its Worth: D.Stewart / G.Fee, SU, 1993, 265pp
520 I Believe in Preaching: J.Stott, H & S, 1982, 351pp
701 Streams of Living Water: R. J. Foster, Harper, 1998, 378pp 551 Let the Nations be Glad!: J.Piper, IVP, 1993, 239pp
356 Why Evil?: 208 A Faith to Live By: John James, D. Macleod, Christian Penguin, 1960, Focus, 2002, 333pp 123pp
367 The Case for Christ: L.Strobel, Zondervan, 1998, 297pp 374 Does God Believe in Atheists?: 10-17 J. Blanchard, EP, 2000, 650pp [Pt 2] 412 New Issues Facing Christians Today: John Stott; MP , 1999, 435pp 500 Creating Understanding: D.K.Smith, Zondervan, 1992, 382pp 522 Expository Preaching: H.W.Robinson, IVP, 1997, 230pp
210 Knowing God: J.I.Packer, H & S, 1984, 314pp
459 Islam and Christian Witness: M.Goldsmith, Marc Europe, 1982, 160pp
553 Christian Mission in the Modern World *: J.Stott, Kingsway, 19 86, 128pp 548 A Biblical Standard for Evangelists: Billy Graham, WW, ' 84 131pp[Alt to 727.3] 600.3 History of Christianity: Lion Handbook, Lion, 1977, 640pp [Pt 1] 696.1 The Scandal of the Evangelical Mind: Mark A.Noll, IVP, 1995, 274pp
115 Papyrus, Parchment & Print: H.K. Moulton, Lutterworth, 1967, 77pp
122.9 Making Sense of the O.T: T. Longman, Baker, 1998, 154pp 164.4 The Divine Conspiracy *: D.Willard, Fount, 1998, 468pp [The Sermon on the M.] 171 The Message of Romans: J.Stott, IVP, 1994, 432pp 374 Does God Believe in Atheists?: 18-24 J. Blanchard, EP, 2000, 650pp [Pt 3]
589.5 Missions in 521.5 Spirit the3rd Millennium: Empowered Stan Guthrie, Preaching: A.Azurdia, Paternoster, 2000 , Christian Focus, 1998 225pp
681 Mountain Rain (Biography of James Fraser): Eileen Crossman, OMF , 1985,246pp 600.3 History of Christianity: Lion Handbook, Lion, 1977, 640pp [Pt 2]
434.2 The 459.5 Faith to Faith: Uniqueness of Jesus: Chawkat Moucarry, C.Wright, Monarch, IVP, 2001, 307pp 1997, 186pp
Curriculum Manual
Appendix H
58
Equivalent to studying one book of 260pp a month over a five-year period

Discipleship 700
711 Peace with God: Billy Graham, WorldWide, 1984 121pp [Alt. to 712]
KEY:
Ethics 720
712 We Would See Jesus: R & R Hession, CLC , 1997, 148pp [Alt. to 711]
Education 730
Pastoral Care 800
Revival 820
Leadership 840
Reading Material
Av. No. pages per day
Pt 1: !st half of book Pt 2: 2nd half of book Note: Reading/study rate doubled in 3-5 yrs < Progressive Classification No.
THIS LIST
6 books 1250pp 22
contains titles of books that will introduce the reader to the main areas of basic theological studies over a 9 "term" period.
Catalogue numbering follows "A Progressive Classification" (2002 Ed.)
713.5 The Pursuit of Holiness: J.Bridges, Paternoster, 1999, 192pp
AVAILABILITY
773 I Want to be a 816.2 None of These Christian: J.I.Packer, Diseases: S. McMillen, Kingsway, 1977, 249pp MM&S 1984, 212pp
6 books 1500pp
27
While most titles have been published quite recently (1990 or later), some are older classics, obtainable only from theological libraries or 2nd-hand book-shops in the West. Note : All titles can be found in the Library of Gujranwala Theological Seminary, Pakistan.
722 Effective Christian Living: J. Selfridge, Christian Focus, 1994, 176pp
815.1 A Grief Sanctified: J.I.Packer, Crossway , 1997, 208pp
7 books 1600pp
LEVELS OF STUDY
27
1st Year: DISCIPLESHIP course. (4163 pages)

800 Skilful Shepherds *: D.Tidball, IVP, 1997, 368pp [Pastoral Theology]
6 books 1600pp
27
2nd Year: MINISTRY course. (5089 pages) Prepares for local ministry in a congregation . 3rd Year: LEADERSHIP course. (6217 pages)
For potential church leaders
712.4 The Call: Os Guinness, Paternoster, 2001 , 249pp
720.9 From Christ to the World: W.G.Boulton, et alia, Eerdmans, 1994, 542pp [S] [Ethics] 727.3 Leadership is an Art *: [Alt to 548] Max DePree, Dell, 1990, 148pp [Work Ethics / Leadership]
7 books 1680pp

28
Each book may be studied by analyzing (and taking notes on) each chapter as follows: CHAPTER TITLE . SUBJECT (What is this chapter about?) KEY POINTS (note up to 6 maximum for each question) What significant FACTS are given? - What EVENTS described? What IDEAS presented? - What ISSUES raised? INSIGHTS GAINED What new understandings have been gained? What previous mis-understandings are now clarified? APPLICATION Are there any ways in which the lessons of the chapter apply to us today? List some examples EVALUATION (after completing the whole book) Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why? / Why not?
844 A Passion for Faithfulness: J.I.Packer, H&S, 1995, 224pp
9 books 1800pp
30
6 books 1890pp
31
803 Spiritual Leadership *: J. Oswald Sanders, Moody , 1994, 160pp 814 The Addiction of a Busy Life: Edward England, Aviemore 1998, 160pp
8 books 2000pp
32
710 Following Christ: Joseph M. Stowell, Zondervan, 1996, 219pp * Book worth detailed study
9 books 2080pp
33
374 Does God Believe in Atheists?: 1-9 J. Blanchard, EP, 2000, 650pp [Pt 1] 405 America's Last Call: David Wilkerson, WT Publications, 1998, 141pp
374 Does God Believe in Atheists?: 10-17 J. Blanchard, EP, 2000, 650pp [Pt 2] 367 The Case for Christ: L.Strobel, Zondervan, 1998, 297pp
522 Expository Preaching: H.W.Robinson, IVP, 1997, 230pp
712.8 Overcoming the Dominion of Darkness: Gary. D Kinnaman, IVP, 1992, 220pp 696.1 The Scandal of the Evangelical Mind: Mark A.Noll, IVP, 1995, 274pp

Each book may be studied by analyzing (and taking notes on) each chapter as follows:
356 Why Evil?: John James, Penguin, 1960, 123pp 374 Does God Believe in Atheists?: 18-24 J. Blanchard, EP, 2000, 650pp [Pt 3]
803 Spiritual Leadership *: J. Oswald Sanders, Moody, 1994, 160pp 727.3 Leadership is an Art *: Max DePree, Dell, 1990, 148pp [Work Ethics / Leadership]
681 Mountain Rain (Biography of James Fraser): Eileen Crossman, OMF , 1985,246pp
KEY POINTS (Up to 6 for each Q) What significant FACTS are given? - What EVENTS described? - What IDEAS presented? - What ISSUES raised?

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"THE READING LIST" - A Core Self-Study Course in Theological Studies - 55 KEY BOOKS

BIBLICAL STUDIES & SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY

PHILOSOPHY, COMMUNICATION & CONTEMPORARY STUDIES

Christian Doctrine 200

Contemp. Studies 400

DISCIPLESHIP Whole: Course (Part 1) S. Travis, BRF , 1994,

MINISTRY Course (Part 1)

600.3 History of Christianity: Lion Handbook, Lion, 1977, 640pp [Pt 1]

MINISTRY Course (Part 2)

MINISTRY Course (Part 3)

600.3 History of Christianity: Lion Handbook, Lion, 1977, 640pp [Pt 2]

LEADERSHIP Course (Part 1)

691 Christian Thought: A.Lane, Lion, 1984, 239pp

LEADERSHIP Course (Part 2)

521.5 Spirit Empowered Preaching: A.Azurdia, Christian Focus, 1998

LEADERSHIP Course (Part 3)

270 The Cross of Christ: J.Stott, IVP, 1989, 340pp

Equivalent to studying one book a fortnight over a three-year period

(3x3x12 x 5-day wks) Av. No.

Pastoral Care 800

773 I Want to be a Christian: J.I.Packer, Kingsway, 1977, 249pp

INTER-ACTIVE METHOD of STUDY

714 Loving God: C.Colson, Zondervan, 1983, 255pp

840 Relational Leadership *: W.C.Wright, Paternoster, 2000, 216pp

719.4 Gifts Differing* : I.Myers Briggs,

725 God's World: K. Gnanakan, SPCK, 1999, 176 [Environmental Theology]

804 The Effective Pastor *: P.White, Christian Focus , 1998, 260pp

INSIGHTS GAINED What new understandings have been gained?

* Book worth detailed study

803 Spiritual Leadership *: J. Oswald Sanders, Moody , 1994, 160pp

842.2 Dying for Change *: L.Anderson, Bethany House, 1990, 208pp

List some examples EVALUATION

4 270 112.9 500 5 164.4 210 367 6 171 434.2 553

151.5 7 & 8 thesis terms 9

700 750 713

844 718.8 600.3 710

714 600.3 800

719.1 720.9 816.2 840 725 804

THE READING LIST - A Core Self-Study Course in Theological Studies

SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY 160

115 Origin of Scripture BS 1

205 Bible Doctrine [Pt 1]

210 Knowing God

109.1 Biblical Languages: Hebrew BS 5

205 Bible Doctrine [Pt 2]

109.3 Biblical Languages: Greek BS 6

270 The Cross of Christ

PHILOSOPHY, COMMUNICATION & CONTEMPORARY STUDIES Apologetics

CHURCH HISTORY Communication

374 Does God 350 Philosophical Theology Believe in Apo 1 Atheists?

360 Apologetics Apo 2

550 God's Mission: Healing the Nations

356 Why Evil?

450 Islamics CS 3 490 Contextual Theology: Relevancy to Local Culture CS 4

374 Does God Believe in Atheists?

500 Creating Understanding

553 Christian Mission in the Modern World

367 The Case for Christ

520 Expository Preaching

600.3 History of Christianity [Pt 2]

HISTORICAL THEOLOGY Historical theology

PRACTICAL THEOLOGY 690

693 Formularies & Creeds HTh 2